Stories from Guatemala

The Ministry of Education reported a possible cybersecurity incident and is currently conducting a technical analysis. Specialized government personnel are working to verify the scope of the breach. Hackers reportedly breached the websites of two Guatemalan universities, the Universidad de San Carlos and Universidad Rafael Andívar. The institutions activated internal protocols immediately following the incident. A statement from the URL indicated there is no evidence of or systematic access to sensitive data. Officials said the situation is not related to a security breach but expressed concern regarding potential data leaks or vulnerabilities. Efforts to restore the system are being conducted alongside a service provider. The Superintendency of Telecommunications reported a credential exposure caused by devices compromised by malicious software.

A major accident involving heavy transport occurred at the first entrance of Bella y Prosper in Las Garcinas. Emergency services and ambulances were present at the scene. The incident reportedly caused flat tires for several vehicles in the area. The exact time of the accident was not specified.

The fifth edition of the Vuelta De Bantrio features a mountain prize category. A second-category mountain prize will be contested at kilometer 104.5. The race includes intermediate sprints at kilometer 39 near a Texaco station, kilometer 60, and kilometer 88.

Ecuadorian runner Nixon Rosero won the first second-category mountain prize during the fifth edition of the mountain race in Guatemala. The event is currently in progress. Rosero was the first to cross the checkpoint for this specific award.

The National Institute of Statistics (INE) in Guatemala has begun measuring direct water quality in households for the first time. Previously, measurements only tracked access to water rather than actual quality.

Data from the Secretariat of Food and Nutritional Security (CESAN) indicates water access issues in Guatemala. Four out of ten Guatemalans lack access to improved water sources. Additionally, three out of ten citizens do not have access to sufficient water quantities.

A microbus accident occurred at kilometer 42 of the road to El Salvador in the jurisdiction of Barberena, Santa Rosa. Three people were transferred to a medical center following the incident. The vehicle was traveling in the right lane toward the west at the time of the accident.

The Sub-Procuraduría de la Niña y la Adolescencia in El Progreso rescued five children aged 3, 4, 9, 13, and 14. Authorities stated the children were being denied rights to integrity and education, specifically facing exposure to danger.

A hearing regarding Dana Cermeño has been rescheduled for May 21 to determine the trial court and start date. On March 12, Luna resolved to send Cermeño to trial for the crime of ideological falsehood. Cermeño is allegedly linked to anomalous negotiations between the Guatemalan state and UNOPS. The case was revealed by Fecira head Rafael Curuchiche, who pointed to an agreement signed by the Ministry of Health. The case involves alleged links to state negotiations with an OPS, which reportedly contained anomalies. Rafael Curuchiche, head of the FECI, revealed the case involving a Ministry of Health agreement.

A Guatemalan deputy explained that consensus-based changes include provisions for creating a special regime for professionals such as lawyers, accountants, and auditors. The initiative is expected to be known, discussed, and approved in a plenary session on Tuesday, May 5.